8 new rules of summer hemlines

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8 new rules of summer hemlines

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8 new rules of summer hemlines

Summer hemline rule #1: Match your hemline to your event

How low—or high—should you go? “This really depends on the occasion,” says Toronto-based stylist Alicia Simpson with Plutino Group. “Are you wearing it to the office? Then I wouldn't go any more than an inch above the knee.” 5 new rules of summer work style

8 new rules of summer hemlines

Forget the Catholic schoolgirl test of making sure your fingertips graze at your hemline. “I think if you feel uncomfortable, or that it might be too short, it probably is,” says Simpson. 7 summer fashion mistakes you didn't know you were making

8 new rules of summer hemlines

Summer hemline rule #3: You can totally wear shorts to work.

“Shorts should be around knee-length for the office,” says Simpson. “If it's a more creative office with a more lenient dress code, then you could go a little bit shorter. But in most cases, knee-length is appropriate.” How to wear shorts to work this summer

8 new rules of summer hemlines

Summer hemline rule #4: Wear airy fabrics after hours.

“If it's a night out, I think it's okay to go short, even if it is an airy fabric. A couple of inches above the knee is good here,” says Simpson. “I wouldn't wear chiffon to the office, so you don't have to worry about it being knee-length. For the office, I would opt for something more structured: a lightweight chiffon dress is pretty for date night.” The only 10 summer fashion pieces you need

8 new rules of summer hemlines

Summer hemline rule #5: Flats are a stylish option with a higher hemline.

No longer are flats the frumpy stepsister to killer heels. When pairing with cute sneakers, keep your hemline at least an inch or two above the knee. "A little longer than knee-length (tea-length) would make your legs look shorter with flats," she warns. Try a pointy-toe style for a long and sleek silhouette. How to REALLY wear sneakers this summer

8 new rules of summer hemlines

Summer hemline rule #7: A beautiful maxi dress is never a drag.

“Longer dresses shouldn't drag on the floor, then you would definitely trip on it!” says Simpson. “For daytime, I think anywhere between one and three inches above the floor is a good length. For evening, a more formal long gown should just touch the floor.” 10 super bright dresses to wear this summer

8 new rules of summer hemlines

Friends, feel free to let your hemlines rise and soar this summer. “I think that a couple inches above the knee is very flattering and appropriate for most occasions," says Simpson. "You can wear that length day or night, and with heels or flats." Amen. 8 reasons to love flats this summer

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NSFW: The new 50 Shades: Darker trailer is here

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NSFW: The new 50 Shades: Darker trailer is here

There are two types of people in the world: Those who can watch this 50 Shades Darker trailer with a straight face, and those who can't.

With no judgement either way, here's the brand new teaser for Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson's second round as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, featuring masquerade costumes, helicopters, and approximately one shirtless Jamie Dornan per second. As you might expect from an R-rated film things get NSFW pretty quickly, FYI.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rooney Mara on her new movie Lion

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EXCLUSIVE: Rooney Mara on her new movie Lion

In 2015, Rooney Mara was turning 30, and she had a plan: She was moving house, and then she was going to take a break from making movies and spend her birthday in India, a country she has always wanted to visit. What she (“adamantly!”) was not going to do was work, which is why she really only read the script for Lion, out now, as a favour. “It was so beautiful, and such an incredible story, and I was like, ‘I’m still not doing it, but at least I’ll speak to Garth [Davis, the director],’” she explains. “After five minutes with him, I was like, ‘I’m definitely doing this.’ I’m so happy I did.”

The story that grabbed Mara is this: Lion is based on the true tale of a boy named Saroo, who wanders from his home village in India, loses touch with his family, is adopted by an Australian couple and eventually, as an adult, tracks down his birth mother using Google Maps. The role Mara fell for (and about which she made a joke that it was “an actual supporting role,” in reference to the controversy about her Oscar nomination last year, when her main-character role in Carol made the Best Supporting Actress short list) is that of Lucy, the girlfriend of the adult Saroo (played by “When did he get so hot?” Dev Patel).

Eighteen months after Mara’s decision to abandon her big birthday sabbatical, we’re with the American actress in a Toronto hotel room. It’s a few days after the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). While Mara seemed aloof and a little uncomfortable walking the red carpet, today she’s confident and clever (and devastatingly cool, with her hair slicked back in a bun). The only indication this whole movie-star lark might not be entirely her thing is her nervous fidgeting with a silver ring, which she puts on and takes off on a loop during our chat. (Later, she confesses to a discomfort with red carpets in particular: “The first year at TIFF no one knew who I was, so no one was looking at me on the red carpet. I still feel uncomfortable but in a much different way. Now, the fear is more ‘real’—people are actually looking at me and judging me so it’s a rational fear.”)

Mara is a thoughtful and considered question answerer. When asked whether she believes that fate guides her life, she thinks for a moment. “It’s weird because I have two distinct sides: One is very logical and grounded, and the other is very much in fairyland,” she says. “I believe in destiny, in a way, but I also believe in free will and that we are the masters of our own fate. But I believe there is some pull that the universe has in where we are supposed to be and what we are supposed to be doing.”And then she laughs: “I don’t want to sound kooky, though! I am an intuitive person, and that’s how I make my decisions. Every time I don’t follow that feeling, it leads me to the wrong thing or something that doesn’t turn out good.”

And maybe it’s that experience that leads Mara to give a pre-emptive “No!” when the idea of ever being in a romcom comes up, or being in a movie about football, given her family’s involvement in the sport. (The Maras are part owners of the New York Giants.) “I love sports movies; I love an underdog story,” she says. “But I would stay away from being in one because [being interviewed] would be very painful for me because that’s all people would want to know about.”

In Lion, Lucy knows Saroo when he is living in Australia—which means, ironically, that Mara was one of the few actors working on the film who didn’t get to shoot in India. “I still haven’t been there!” she says. “But I’m going to go next year during my time off.” Unless the universe has other plans—right, Rooney?

Sofia Richie doesn't care that you think she's short

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Sofia Richie doesn't care that you think she's short

In a new interview with Complex, Sofia Richie, daughter of music icon Lionel Richie, opens up about the challenges she has faced while working in the modelling industry. The 5-foot-6 model says she's often criticized because of her petite stature. "People obviously don’t respect some of the shoots I do because I’m short," she explained.

However the 18-year-old model she promises she doesn't let criticism faze her. "It’s not like I called and begged these designers to work with me," she says. "They felt my vibe and we were cool and that’s that. I really don’t let that stuff get to me."

Other highlights of the interview? Richie did not want to talk about Justin Bieber. Richie's publicist made it clear that "no questions" could be asked about the former fling. Sad face.

While the status of Sofia and Justin's romance remains unclear, one thing is certain. Right now Sofia is focusing on her career. "I'm super interested in having a fashion line which I am kind of working on, but I really love modelling because I get to be involved with clothes and designers. I get to hear them out and see what they're interested in. I'm kind of taking notes in the corner."

They've set a date! The next royal wedding will be in May 2017

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They've set a date! The next royal wedding will be in May 2017

Technically, this isn't actually a "royal" wedding, since neither the bride nor the groom are in fact actually royals themselves...although the bride is a royal-in-law, so...

Anyway! Pippa Middleton has set the date for her nuptials to hedge-fund guy James Mathews, so save the date for May 20, 2017 royal-watchers. (PS They couple has actually sent out the save the dates already so if you haven't gotten yours yet...tough luck old chum).

The big event is happening in Berkshire, England, and here's the best part (other than whether Harry will bring Meg as his date): George and Charlotte are in the bridal party! Prince G will be a page boy and the little princess will be a flower girl. Kate's not a bridesmaid, but she apparently will be doing a reading at some point in the ceremony.